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Drospirenone
How Drospirenone works
Drospirenone is a progestin (female hormones). It works to prevent pregnancy by preventing the release of an egg from the ovary or preventing fertilization of the egg by sperm (male reproductive cells). It also may work by changing the lining of the uterus (womb) to prevent the development of a pregnancy.
Side Effects
Edema, Abdominal bloating, Anxiety, Irritability, Depression, Muscle pain
Usage
Drospirenone is used in hormone replacement therapy and post menopausal osteoporosis.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is drospirenone an antiandrogen/diuretic?No, drospirenone belongs to a class of medication called as synthetic progesterone
Q. Is drospirenone same as Levonorgestrel?Drospirenone and Levonorgestrel belong to same group of medication called synthetic progesterone, and are used in combination with ethinyl estradiol as oral contraceptives
Q. Does Drospirenone help in acne/weight loss?Drospirenone is used in the treatment of acne. No effect on weight has been reported
Q. Does Drospirenone cause weight gain, hair loss, melasma?No, clinically observable hair loss, weight gain or melasma has been reported
Q. Does Loestrin (ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone) / Alesse (levonorgesteral and ethinyl estradiol) contain drospirenone?No, these drugs do not contain drospirenone
Q. Why does Drospirenone cause blood clot?Drospirenone and estrogen increase the viscosity of blood by inhibiting the breakdown of certain factors that promote blood clotting.
